Financial Accounting Specialist
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
About Metalsa: We are a global company with 60+ years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visit metalsa.com.Job Title: Financial Analyst/Accounting SpecialistMission/Objective: Ensure and provide reliable and timely financial information of the Plant, generating analysis for decision making, as well as the detection of areas of opportunity and identification of problems and business risks. Lead budgeting and forecasting to steer the Plant's strategic direction. Engage actively in internal control procedures and provide valuable support for both internal and finance audits.What does your typical day look like?Prepare Plant weekly, monthly and quarterly forecasts as well as annual budget (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and free cash flow) in conjunction with the operative areas, validating and questioning the main variations, meeting the deadlines according to the central and SBU areas calendar.Activities related to Month end process, journal entry, Accounts reconciliation.Responsible for AuditingKeep Detailed control of the actual Variations vs budget, forecast, and previous year (variance analysis)Develop, analyze, and present Premortem reports of new projects, as well as Postmortem reports of actual products.Track results from Investment Projects (Capex) and/or Tooling vs Budget and vs Forecasts.Validate savings initiatives (determination of impact on financial statements)Support in various activities related to new projects and quotations, as well as price economic recovery with internal customers (value proposition & Commercial)Comply with the indicators and guidelines of the Metalsa ModelFollow up on the Metalsa Property Management System (MAB), as well as general monitoring compliance with Metalsa and Proeza Internal Control Policies and ProceduresChallenges: Provide financial information for strategic business analysis (local, regional, and global strategic meetings).Provide analytical information on the financial results of the Plant.Meet the deadlines for the Budget and Forecasts calendar with the necessary liability on the information. Education & ExperienceBachelor's in accounting, Administration or Economy Degree4-5 yrs. of Experience in financial information, budget preparation and Monitoring Experience in Automotive or Manufacturing industry.Experience in Auditing (Preferred) Technical Skills Accounting Management of Budget systems & forecasts Proficient computer skills/Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point)Oracle/SapAuditingJournal entry. Leadership Competencies•Problem Solving •Social Maturity •Perseverance •Planning •Business Acumen •Compassion •Time Ownership •Drive for Results •Priority SettingWhat is in it for YOU? As part of the Metalsa team, you will benefit from great compensation and benefits package!Vacation, Personal Time, and Paid HolidaysExcellent Benefits Plan!Medical, dental, vision, prescription insurancePaid Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability CoverageFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)401(k) Tuition Reimbursement ProgramAdvancement Opportunities & Training Programs
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